Phyto-Utilization™

Phyto-utilization™ is the use of fast-growing and non-invasive plants to consume liquid waste to greatly reduce or eliminate the need for other disposal methods in a GREEN and sustainable way.

The wastewater is used as a resource. The liquid is utilized as moisture and the contaminants act as micro and macro nutrients for the plants, fueling fast growth. Macro nutrients can include nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, and others. Micro nutrients are metals such as iron, boron, manganese, zinc, and copper.

Our phyto-utilization systems typically use vetiver grass or hybrid poplar trees, and are engineered to include a fully automated control and distribution system that pumps the liquid from a pond or tank and irrigates the rows of plants.